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7/1 Lamoriello Press Conference |
New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2019 09:19:00 PM |
Lou Lamoriello
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Tom Kuhnhackl Re-Signed |
New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2019 06:22:00 PM |
Tom Kuhnhackl
#Isles Transaction: @Tkuhn14 has agreed to terms on a one year contract. https://t.co/gPaXOoYC3B
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 1, 2019
#NYI #isles Kuhnhackl had an odd ssn last year, full time regular on 4th line w/Pens, was benched to start, placed on waivers/cleared, but also had some good games/moments where he would score or it was disallowed. Another year for hard-working visible player.
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 29, 2019
#NYI #isles Seems 2-year deal #14 rejected with Pens is happening here anyway.https://t.co/N88cz29sJq
— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) June 29, 2019
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Semyon Varlamov 4-Years/Lehner to Chicago |
New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2019 06:12:00 PM |
Semyon Varlamov
#Isles Transaction: Semyon Varlamov has agreed to terms on a four year contract. https://t.co/KwKEY39QTY
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 1, 2019
Mixed feelings here, and don't see this as some kind of signing Sorokin's friend as barter, that does not happen. Having written that they had other options, of course, eight years with one team is a strong point.
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Loyality...7 Years For Lee |
New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2019 05:00:00 PM |
Anders Lee
There was NEVER a moment on this FA Day where it was even a possibility that Anders Lee was going to leave @NYIslanders no matter what else happened. This type of “FAKE NEWS” fries my bananas! Anders Lee said the most important quality in a teammate is “LOYALTY” and he meant it.
— NEIL SHEEHY (@ICEHockeyAgent) July 2, 2019
#newprofilepic pic.twitter.com/GCknJDCdlg
— Anders Lee (@leeberr09) July 1, 2019
This is who I wanted, the right guy, the way forward. Sure they lost #51/need goalie, but they needed Lee. Given UFA climate, he easily could have walked, and likely for much more money.
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7/1 Decision Day For Lee/Free Agents |
New York Islander Fan Central | 7/01/2019 05:32:00 AM |
Anders Lee
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Robin Lehner
I wrote an entry on #14 re-signing but it sits on side-lines until team announces it.
My thoughts are Lee is a leading player who wins championships, he was a huge part of last seasons success, and played defense, and still produced 28 goals. In the past long before decisions were needed it was easy to see the decline in departing players Nielsen, Okposo, Moulson, Parenteau, (especially Tavares/skating/defense) & felt it a mistake to retain them.
Lee is the first player who I feel the opposite about, his loss would be huge in every area. Trotz knows winning/character, and that's what Lee is, no-one replaces that.
Think world of Lehner off ice/not #1 goalie, too many soft goals, injuries. Don't want Bobrovsky, never give over thirty goalie big term, too many miles/struggles.
Not my decision, few more hours we'll know, expect Panarin to go elsewhere, three teams in five NHL seasons, a lot of money for only 28 goals for a player who helped Columbus barely finish 8th. Playing in Nassau not good for anyone's post-career.
Unlike last summer, had no doubt without Tavares team would contend. Can Beauvillier, Dal Colle, Bellows or Ladd return healthy, and change that? Doubtful.
Is 2/3 good enough with Nelson-Eberle, it's a great accomplishment few teams pulled off, but Lee was the key player, the one you make a career NYI, if his skating was declining, it would quickly change things for me. Saw no decline, he's going to get 25-40 for a good three years, he'll be a leader, the kind you need to win a cup. I'll root for him wherever he goes, owes us nothing, never made false promises. Would be thrilled just to re-sign him. Have a ton of confidence Koivula can come out, and fill a third center spot, man is a house with hands on skates.
A few more hours, we'll know when we know, and the prime faces in Bridgeport will likely change as in Bernier/Gionta.
My thoughts are Lee is a leading player who wins championships, he was a huge part of last seasons success, and played defense, and still produced 28 goals. In the past long before decisions were needed it was easy to see the decline in departing players Nielsen, Okposo, Moulson, Parenteau, (especially Tavares/skating/defense) & felt it a mistake to retain them.
Lee is the first player who I feel the opposite about, his loss would be huge in every area. Trotz knows winning/character, and that's what Lee is, no-one replaces that.
Think world of Lehner off ice/not #1 goalie, too many soft goals, injuries. Don't want Bobrovsky, never give over thirty goalie big term, too many miles/struggles.
Not my decision, few more hours we'll know, expect Panarin to go elsewhere, three teams in five NHL seasons, a lot of money for only 28 goals for a player who helped Columbus barely finish 8th. Playing in Nassau not good for anyone's post-career.
Unlike last summer, had no doubt without Tavares team would contend. Can Beauvillier, Dal Colle, Bellows or Ladd return healthy, and change that? Doubtful.
Is 2/3 good enough with Nelson-Eberle, it's a great accomplishment few teams pulled off, but Lee was the key player, the one you make a career NYI, if his skating was declining, it would quickly change things for me. Saw no decline, he's going to get 25-40 for a good three years, he'll be a leader, the kind you need to win a cup. I'll root for him wherever he goes, owes us nothing, never made false promises. Would be thrilled just to re-sign him. Have a ton of confidence Koivula can come out, and fill a third center spot, man is a house with hands on skates.
A few more hours, we'll know when we know, and the prime faces in Bridgeport will likely change as in Bernier/Gionta.